Governor Mills has released her plan for the supplemental budget and it included less than $10 million to pay for the $462 million she acknowledges is needed to repair Maine’s roads and bridges. By spending the entire surplus on other programs, the governor abandoned her stated commitment to use General Fund money to finally solve … Continue reading Gov. Mills Has Left No Option for Roads and Bridges but New Taxes & Borrowing
Category: Maine Senate Republicans
May 24 Radio Address
In the early ‘90s, times were very different than they are today. Maine’s economy was in a tailspin, state revenues were declining and legislators were considering enactment of a $3.2 billion budget. Most notably during that time, workers’ compensation insurance was increasingly difficult for employers to come by as insurance providers were pulling out of … Continue reading May 24 Radio Address
May 10 Radio Address
This Friday was “Gun Day” at the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. On this day, the committee held public hearings on 11 firearm-related bills. Ten of the bills sought to restrict Second Amendment rights while one bill would expand them. Hi, I’m Senator Paul Davis. I represent District Four which includes all of … Continue reading May 10 Radio Address
Senate Republicans Call on Governor Mills to Fund Scheduled 2019 MaineDOT Projects
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – Upon learning of the $66.7 million available funds in the latest revenue forecast, Senate Republicans call on Governor Mills to adequately fund MaineDOT to avoid the impending road crisis. “Just yesterday, MaineDOT Commissioner Bruce Van Note briefed the Legislature’s … Continue reading Senate Republicans Call on Governor Mills to Fund Scheduled 2019 MaineDOT Projects
April 25 Radio Address
To become a hairdresser in the State of Maine, you must be at least 17 years old, complete a 1,500-hour course of instruction at a registered institution or undertake 2,500 apprenticeship hours, pass a licensing exam, and pay the State of Maine a $20 fee each year. I believe the Maine legislature should take another … Continue reading April 25 Radio Address
Sen. Matt Pouliot Seeks to Control Prescription Drug Costs
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – Senator Matt Pouliot (R-Kennebec) presented LD 1389, “An Act To Address Transparency, Accountability and Oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers”, to the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Tuesday, April 16. The bill, based on recommendations of … Continue reading Sen. Matt Pouliot Seeks to Control Prescription Drug Costs
April 11 Radio Address
Recent media coverage of the vaccination debate going on in Augusta right now has been disappointing and one-sided, in my opinion. While it is easy to dismiss those in favor of the current law that provides for exemptions to vaccination requirements as “anti-vaxxers”, many of us have legitimate concerns that should not be dismissed. Hi, … Continue reading April 11 Radio Address
March 28 Radio Address
A few weeks ago, my radio address focused on the unsustainability of the biennial budget proposed by Governor Mills. Hello, I am Jim Hamper, the sole Republican senator on the Appropriations Committee. I represent District 19 which includes southern Oxford County and part of Cumberland County. Since my last address, Governor Mills has spent $10.5 … Continue reading March 28 Radio Address
March 15 Radio Address
As a small business owner, I know firsthand that what is good for the goose is good for the gander. When times are good, my family-owned business is able to hire additional staff and offer more generous benefits. This has a positive ripple out into our local community beyond ourselves and those we employ, … Continue reading March 15 Radio Address
Statement by Senate Republican leadership: 57 Days
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Senate Republican leadership: “On her first day in office, Governor Mills said that she had no interest in raiding the rainy day fund or increasing taxes, yet on February 28, only 57 days later, she approved a financial order … Continue reading Statement by Senate Republican leadership: 57 Days
